Northville Art House
Online Classes
Online classes offer kids, teens, and adults the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop art skills on any device. Classes, led by Art House instructors, are streamed through the video conference tool called Zoom. Students can download the free Zoom platform on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device through the Zoom website or an App Store. Learn more about Zoom and Registration for Online Classes>>
General Information | Classes & Workshops | Summer Mini Art Camps | Online Classes | Painting with Parkinson’s | Young Artist Outreach | Instructors
VIEW ALL CURRENT CLASSES ON ACTIVE.COM – BROWSE BY INSTRUCTOR & REGISTER
See also current Summer Mini Art Camps and in-person classes and workshops
VIEW CLASSES BELOW – LISTED BY INSTRUCTOR WITH LINKS TO REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS
JULIE WOODARD
Learn to draw and color theory with markers to bring your cartoons of funny farm animals to life.
CORRY BUCKWALTER
Class: Introduction to Botanical Drawing | Teens & Adults, Ages 15+
Type: Online Zoom Meeting, Three Sessions
Date: August 10 – 12 | Time: M – W, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Participants will learn how to draw observational to create botanical illustrations in pencil. Each class will include a brief lecture on historical references and basic botany, a live step-by-step demonstration of an illustration technique, time to draw to learn direct observation skills, as well as, individual feedback on work. Exercises taught in class will develop participants’ control of line, texture, shading and composition. Draw directly from your own live or cut plants such as vines, leafy tropicals, succulents, and flowers. All drawing levels welcome.
Materials: (See registration details. Materials supplied by students.)
Register Deadline: Sunday, August 9 at 5 pm EST
DONNA GONZALEZ
Type: Online Zoom Meeting, Three Sessions
Date: August 12 – 14 | Time: W – F, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Students with some watercolor experience will hone in on their watercolor skills while practicing techniques and incorporating new media in this 3-day mini art camp. Each day we will explore painting the best of Michigan has to offer. Each class a different subject will be taught. Wednesday: Landscape, Thursday: Robin, Friday: Cherry Pie
Materials: All included; Upon registration student will be contacted via email to schedule pick-up.
Register Deadline: Sunday, August 9 at 5 pm EST
SASHA ROBERTS-LEVI
Class: Painting with Parkinson’s | Adult
Type: Online Zoom Meeting, 1 Session
Date: August 19 | Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Even if someone with Parkinson’s Disease has not picked up a paintbrush since grade school, art therapy can help improve physical, psychological and social functioning. Sasha provides personalized instruction based on your skill level and creative goals. Students will explore color theory, paint mixing and techniques that allow them to complete a painting in a few sessions. Students with no or little prior drawing or painting experience are welcome.
Overriding all else, there is respect for each individual and an empathetic understanding of the path being traveled by both those with Parkinson’s and those who care for them.
Materials: A material list will be provided to new students by the instructor.
Register: August 19, 2020 | 1 – Day Session
Class: Watercolor Harmony Zoom Workshop #1 – mindful pulse, precision, and personal pallet
Type: Online Zoom Meeting: 2 day workshop, Monday & Wednesday
Date: August 17th and 19th | Time: 10 am-noon
Need a little color boost? Join us for this two-day workshop! Educator, artist, and color connoisseur, Sasha, will guide you through a variety of exercises to boost your brush stoke confidence and expand your knowledge in color theory. We will begin with a quick overview of the basics of the color wheel, wheel-based harmonies, color temperature, and paints for “swatching.” Get inspired making “pulse and precision” to create beautiful watercolor paintings in a technical and creative way that will enhance your own style whether it is abstract or realistic. This workshop will be a delicious hors-d’oeuvre for your watercolor mindful painting practice! Come join our creative community!
(M) $48; (NM) $55
Materials: (Students supply their own materials)
· 9×12 High-grade student Watercolor Paper Pad (like Canson’s XL)
· Watercolor (tube or cake) with a basic pallet (warm and cool reds, blues, yellows, and your other favorites. WHAT YOU HAVE WILL BE FINE.
· A variety of brushes – including size 0, 1, and 2
· Two jars of water, some paper towel or a rag and your imagination
Please contact Sasha @ 313-701-9856 if you have any questions